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Wisdom of Columbia County presentation our history through a series of characters. The work was created as a legacy to our choir and county, and especially our youth, today and in posterity. The Columbia Chorale of Oregon will be presenting this major choral work for the first time within Columbia County in June of 2023. Then, thanks to the excellent reputation of Artistic Director Alice Rice Boyer, it will be performed at Carnegie Hall in mid2024. Our aim is to provide sponsorships that will make it possible for twenty high
Originally published in The Chronicle Vol. 140 Sept. 14, 2022
The Wisdom of Columbia County is an original music composition written about and for the people of Columbia County, telling
school choristers to sing with us in New York City. The Chorale is seeking community-wide support for these historic performances. How can you be involved? First, please save the date: the inaugural performance will take place on June 16, 2023. Second, if you like to sing, consider joining the Columbia Chorale for one or both performances, or for its entire season. Our adult and children’s choirs do not require an audition. We’re looking for sing-
ers of all parts, although we particularly need more tenors and basses. Rehearsals are held at the Christian Church of St. Helens, 185 S. 12th St., St. Helens, every Thursday evening. The children’s choir meets at 6 p.m. and the adult choir at 7 p.m. Third, if you can donate to the Columbia Chorale of Oregon, your gift, large or small, will help us toward our goal and demonstrate to grant-funding bodies that we have communitywide support, triggering the funds we need to do
our county proud. Checks can be sent to: Columbia Chorale of Oregon, P.O. Box 1309, St. Helens, OR 97051, or you can donate on our website at: Columbia Chorale of Oregon When you donate, please be sure to include your name and/or your organization’s name so that you can be properly thanked and credited on the programs of all the Chorale concerts for the 2022-2023 season. For more information, please write drmtrenchardsmith@gmail.com.
Local artist returns to Clatskanie
Courtesy photo from Jerome White
Children take part in an art class at the Clatskanie studio.
Twila said. “I love when my gift can bring joy to others.” Her goal is to inspire individuals to come together through art. For Twila, it was wonderful to return to Oregon, after having lived in Massachusetts and Louisiana. Twila made a name for herself in high school, when she was elected to paint a depiction of a large tiger, the Clatskanie High School mascot, which adorned the front hall in the high school. For years, students stood in front of the large painting and posed with their various awards. Twila said she was lucky to have a family who encouraged her pursuits. “My mother used to let me paint on anything,” she said. “I painted a large mural in my bedroom. She was so proud of me. I want to encourage children to love art as much as I did. To bring
LAUREY WHITE Chief Guest Article
Originally published in The Chief Vol. 131 Sept. 16, 2022
Want to try a new hobby or renew your artistic side? Local resident searching for new art are in luck - because Clatskanie is now home to Art by Twi, an art gallery and workshop owned and operated by accomplished artist Twila Rhodes, who proudly grew up in Clatskanie, and has her artistic roots at Clatskanie Middle/High School. The new art gallery and workshop is at 315 E Columbia River Highway, Suite B, directly next door to Bundy’s, a restaurant Her reason for this new endeavor is easily explained. “I have been an artist as long as I can remember,”
mothers and their children together to create art is so wonderful.” The art classes are varied but all have one thing in common – you will learn many valuable skills, she said.
Art is a very healthy expression of emotions. ~ Twila Rhodes, artist and new business operator
Parents are welcome to join any class for a nominal fee. Monday ceramics is offered, and Tuesday and Wednesday she teaches art classes, four per month. She starts with the basics, how to use a brush, what each brush
Courtesy photo from Jerome White
Art by Twi is located in Suite B, at 315 E Columbia River Highway in Clatskanie.
can do, different techniques and wrist and hand control. In the class you will also explore color mixing and painting in layers. The skills that are taught include hand/ eye coordination, and fine gross motor control. Twila also emphasizes how beneficial art is as a therapeutic modality. “Art is a very healthy expression of emotions,” she said. “It is also very rewarding to complete a project. In fact, at the end of week four, each student will have created a one-of-a-kind masterpiece!” Art by Twi is indeed the path to bringing out your inner artist. “Everyone can create,” Twila said. “And there are no mistakes. There is no right or wrong way.” Twila is available for art at events, including face painting, rock painting, window art, custom art or private classes. She presents a fun
class for those who want to capture their pet for posterity in pop art, Twi said she can also develop great ideas for Thanksgiving or Christmas projects. Twila is very enthusiastic about her return to Clatskanie. “I was so excited to go to Beaver Falls,” she exclaims. “It is one of my favorite places on earth, I love everything about Clatskanie. I love the people here. It is so wonderful to see people I grew up around. I am doing what I love, in the place that I love. I feel like I am living a dream.” Resources for Twila Rhodes and Art by Twi • Facebook or by email at ArtByTwi@yahoo.com • Cell 857-210-4545 • 315 E Columbia River Highway Suite B • 503-728-5070
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